Retail Sales Associate

WILD BILLS TOBACCO STAFFING LLC • Rogers City, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wild Bill’s Tobacco is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to provide customer service, support sales, and help operate and maintain a retail store. The role involves building positive relationships with customers, learning about products, promoting the brand, and assisting with store operations. Associates may travel within a 15-mile radius of their home store to cover shifts. Shifts range from 4 to 12 hours and require standing on the sales floor. The position also involves bending, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience in retail environments and customer service.
• Professional, energetic, and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible scheduling availability.
• Ability to work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours while standing on the sales floor.
• Ability to twist, bend, squat, lift, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer phones, assess customer needs, and provide positive customer service.
• Answer questions and resolve customer inquiries and concerns.
• Build relationships with customers and suggest products to meet their needs.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Participate in opportunities to gain product knowledge.
• Promote the brand inside and outside the store to solicit new business.
• Assist with retail store functions in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep the store clean and well stocked.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Travel within a 15-mile radius of the home store for shift coverage.
• Work with store management to open, close, and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits.
• Complete paperwork and transactions accurately according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the store appearance, back room, restrooms, and individual work area.
• Help customers feel comfortable and make their shopping experience simple while meeting their needs.
• Assist with other tasks, duties, or projects assigned by management.
• Open and close the store, including locking doors and setting the alarm.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) after 90 days of employment.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on store products.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Spiffs (commission).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED